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08/16/2024

🧳🧭 Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is the Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training! ⚾ Each year we celebrate our rich baseball history with the FREE Hot Springs Baseball Weekend event, but Hot Springs has year round opportunities to immerse yourself in baseball history too!

Join us next weekend, August 23 & 24, for 7th Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend at the Hot Springs Convention Center! 📅 We'll welcome baseball legends Johnny Bench, Robin Yount, Al Hrabosky, Goose Gossage, Tom Pagnozzi, and Ted Simmons for Q&A's + a FREE Baseball Documentary screening of Yogi Berra's "It Aint Over" on Friday, and a baseball card show on Saturday!

Save our below to help plan your baseball themed visit to Hot Springs. ⬇️

📍 Take the Historic Hot Springs Baseball Trail Tour! Learn all about how MLB Spring Training started in Hot Springs and all the legends of the game who played in the Spa City - from Babe Ruth to Jackie Robinson. Find trail details here : hotspringsbaseballtrail.com/

📍 See one of only three bronze Babe Ruth statues in the world in Hot Springs at Majestic Park Baseball Complex!

📍 Snap a photo at the Playing Cards Mural, part of the Hot Springs Baseball Trail, paying homage to legendary players that came to Hot Springs for Spring Training.

📍 Grab a bite, a beverage, and try your hand at simulated sports games at Oaklawn Hot Springs’ family-friendly Mainline Sports Bar! Watch the game or play the game, the Mainline Sports Bar features three Topgolf Swing Suites, offering simulated golf, baseball, hockey, soccer and so much more. Feed your appetite with wings, nachos, and all your favorite sports bar selections!

📍 Take a tour at The Gangster Museum of America where you'll not only learn about Hot Springs' gambling and gangster history, but all about Hot Springs baseball connection in the Baseball Gallery!

📍 Visit Hot Springs' five field baseball complex, Majestic Park, for a game - where baseball legends once played and youth baseball now thrives!

08/15/2024

☀️🍻 Soak up the sun and sip on some ice cold thermal water brews at Superior Bathhouse Brewery! This historic gem turned brewery is the perfect spot to chill out on a hot summer day. The only brewery in a US National Park AND the only brewery in the world to utilize thermal spring water in their beer - soak it up at Superior!

🍻 Cheers to good times and even better beer in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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📍 Superior Bathhouse Brewery

08/15/2024

🕰️🎬 explores the rich and often sordid history of Hot Springs, Arkansas! In this episode of History Lives our host Chuck Dodson unravels the history of the historic Malco Theatre.

In the late 19th Century, Hot Springs had evolved to one of the greatest spa towns in the world. Visitors came from near and far to enjoy the mineral waters and the rich nightlife and entertainment. In 1910, the Princess Theatre opened in the location of the now Malco Theatre, bringing cinema, vaudeville, and other types of entertainment to downtown Hot Springs. In 1935, tragedy struck when the Princess Theatre went up in flames. Eleven years later from the ashes of the Princess Theatre came the Malco Theatre. Today the Malco Theatre, now home to The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic, continues to bring entertainment to the Spa City.

📸 Courtesy of the Garland County Historical Society

08/15/2024

YEAH, BOYEEEEEE! ⏰🎤☘️ Hip-hop performer Flavor Flav will be the Official Parade Starter on March 17 for the First-Ever 22nd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas!

“Flavor Flav is one of the most recognizable legends in entertainment, and in March he will bring his contagious energy to our big little parade,” Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison said Monday. “He’ll be the perfect person to fire the official starter’s pistol when our parade steps off on 98-foot Bridge Street.”

The Hall of Fame rapper, co-founder of the pioneering hip-hop group Public Enemy, is a musical prodigy who is proficient on 15 instruments. He first burst onto the scene in the late 1980s, where he emerged as a co-founder of Public Enemy. Possessing the most sampled voice in the history of hip-hop, Flavor Flav (along with his group) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2020.

In addition to his culture-shifting career in hip-hop, Flavor Flav made a foray into reality television, where his series, “Flavor of Love,” achieved 7.5 million viewers during its Season 2 finale and was the highest-rated non-sports programming that year, and highest rated show for VH1 all-time.

As he continues to perform with Public Enemy, including the 2023 GRAMMY Awards, Flavor Flav has expanded his talents to scripted television, feature films, narrative film, voice-over acting, podcaster, documentary production and book author.

The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade annually attracts upwards of 30,000 fans to downtown Hot Springs where a zany array of floats, marching bands, Irish Elvis impersonators, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, wacky costumed groups and guest celebrities cover the 98-foot Bridge Street parade route on the World’s Shortest Street in Everyday Use.

08/12/2024

🍂 Voting is now open for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage!

🗳️ Vote now for Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas as the Best Destination for Fall foliage at ➡️ https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/42250/

Voting ends on Monday, September 9th at 11:59am EDT. It's time to plan your fall getaway! Visit hotsprings.org for more information to help plan your fall visit today.

08/12/2024

🌊🚤 One of Hot Springs' three area lakes, Lake Ouachita, was featured in Vogue's 'The 17 Best Lakes in the US!' The largest lake in Arkansas and one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the country, Lake Ouachita is an oasis waiting to be explored during your next getaway!

"Minimal shoreline development arguably makes Arkansas’s largest lake its best. Lake Ouachita is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of forest and visitors can enjoy open camping across 200-plus islands. While here, hop on a boat to explore the Geo Float Trail; a self-guided water trail that extends across 12 exploration areas

Where to Stay: The lake is less than 15 miles from Hot Springs National Park, so take advantage of that proximity and book a room at The Reserve at Hot Springs, a former private mansion and national heritage landmark."

👀 Read more : vogue.com/article/best-lakes-in-the-us

08/10/2024

Let's play ball! ⚾🎉 The 7th Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend is just two weeks away! Join us August 23 & 24 for this FREE event at the Hot Springs Convention Center celebrating Hot Springs' baseball history as the Birthplace of Major League Spring Training!

This years Hot Springs Baseball Weekend welcomes legends of the game Johnny Bench, Robin Yount, Goose Gossage, Ted Simmons, Al Hrabosky, and Tom Pagnozzi!

Full Schedule Below! ⬇️

⚾ FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 ⚾

• 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Cardinal legend Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky Tells His Baseball Story. Horner Hall

• 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Free screening of the documentary film, “It Ain’t Over,” an intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon — Larry (Yogi) Berra. The emotional and uplifting documentary takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogi-isms” into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona. The first 200 guests receive a free Baseball Weekend poster. Horner Hall.

⚾ Saturday, August 24 ⚾

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — Society for American Baseball Research meeting in Room 103 of the Convention Center. Free and nonmembers welcome. Speaker Babe Ruth historian and author Frank Amoroso

• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Baseball card show in the lobby

• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. — Mister Brewer: Hall of Famer Robin Yount

• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Remembering Yankees legend Thurmon Munson with Hall of Famer Rich (Goose) Gossage

• 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — The Art of Cardinals Catching with Hall of Famer Ted Simmons and All-Star Tom Pagnozzi and moderator Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky

• 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Talking Baseball with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench

• 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Ask the Pros, featuring Johnny Bench, Robin Yount, Ted Simmons, Goose Gossage, Al Hrabosky and Tom Pagnozzi

08/09/2024

Happy 80th Birthday to Smokey Bear! 🌳🎂🐻

Smokey, Hot Springs National Park Rangers, and friends from the Ouachita National Forest will be at the Fordyce Bathhouse today, August 9 from 1PM-3PM with lots of opportunities for you to meet Smokey on his birthday! Exploring Hot Springs today? Stop by for a visit!

🎉 1:00PM to 2:30 PM - Meet and greet with Smokey. Paws for a few minutes to wish him a happy 80th birthday, take some photos, and learn how YOU can prevent wildfires.

🎉 2:30 PM - Join Smokey for an extra special Junior Ranger program that’s perfect for all the cubs in your life.

🎉 3:00 PM - Help us sing Happy Birthday to Smokey!

08/09/2024

🧳🧭 Take a picture, it'll last longer! 📸 Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas has photo opportunities around every corner. From breathtaking murals, to historic Bathhouse Row, and beautiful overlooks in the national park, we've rounded up a few must stop spots for snapping opportunities that are uniquely Hot Springs!

Save our below to help plan your trip to Hot Springs. ⬇️

📍 Al Capone once frequented this famous watering hole! The oldest bar in Arkansas, The Ohio Club, offers a delicious burger and a photo op with the infamous Al Capone himself right outside.

📍 Bathhouse Row stands as a testament to the Golden Age of Bathing, with thermal baths and spa treatments being offered to this day! Relax with a bath, then be sure to snap a photo or two with your favorite bathhouse!

📍 One of the most photographed spots in Hot Springs, Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens is a sight to be seen! Designed by alumni of the U of A’s Fay Jones School of Architecture, Anthony Chapel features a vaulted glass ceiling surrounded by the beauty of the gardens. Be sure to snap a photo with the 3-story treehouse at Garvan too!

📍 Take a photo with one of two Hot Springs National Park signs in the national park!

📍 Take a hike or a drive to the top of Hot Springs Mountain for stunning views of the Ouachita Mountains and an amazing photo opportunity in the Hot Springs Mountain Pagoda.

📍 Bathhouse Row Emporium at the Lamar Bathhouse has you covered on Hot Springs National Park souvenirs. That's not all, they also have an authentic porcelain tub inside their gift shop ready for posing!

📍 Located on Mountain Street just off Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, the Lauray's Mural offers an interactive photo op featuring a set of large diamond butterfly wings! Enjoy even more mural photo opportunities along the Hot Springs Mural Tour : hotsprings.org/blog/touring-the-murals-of-hot-springs/

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08/08/2024

🛁✨ Soak up history, thermal water, and a feed-worthy photo op in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!

Take a walk down historic Bathhouse Row to admire the beauty of these late 1800 - early 1900 architectural icons, enjoy a relaxing soak in Hot Springs' thermal water at the Quapaw Baths and Spa LLC or the Buckstaff Bathhouse, and don't forget to take a photo on the row to remember your visit!

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📍 Quapaw Baths & Spa LLC

08/08/2024

🎣🚤 Hot Springs will host the Phoenix BFL All-American Championship bass fishing tournament on Lake Hamilton, May 29 – 31, 2025!

It will be the seventh time Hot Springs has been the host city for the Championship, the most recent time being in 2022.

“The Phoenix BFL All-American Championship will once again focus the attention of the bass fishing world on Hot Springs and the unrivaled fishing opportunities that we have here in America’s First Resort,” Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison said. “The Phoenix BFL All-American is one of the most prestigious and longest-running championships in bass fishing. It features the best weekend anglers in America competing for a top award of $100,000 in the boater division and $50,000 in the co-angler division.”

“The tournament will be covered by independent media outlets from coast to coast along with MLF’s own television coverage,” Arrison said. “Daily coverage of the All-American is provided on majorleaguefishing.com with an in-depth recap in Bass Fishing magazine. The event also will have a one-hour television special in 2025 on the CBS Sports Network.

“The last Championship we hosted was in 2022, and we can’t wait to get these world-class bass anglers back to Hot Springs,” he said. “Our city knows how to show competitors a great time on Lake Hamilton and a great time in their off-the-lake hours too.”

To qualify for the Phoenix BFL All-American Championship, the anglers competed in a series of four one-day qualifying events and a two-day super tournament before ultimately finishing in the top six in a three-day regional championship. The 49 boaters and 49 co-anglers competing in the All-American are the best of more than 25,000 participants nationwide.

08/07/2024

🔥 In this episode of FeastMode!, we're visiting Ambrosia at Angels in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas!

Ambrosia at Angel's specializes in Italian cuisine, with brick oven thin crust pizza, delicious handmade pasta dishes, and delectable desserts. GiGi Sims, Armando Ortiz, and Chef Elijah Rains show us how they create Ambrosia at Angel's delicious Margherita Pizza and their popular Mediterranean Pasta - let's dig in!

08/05/2024

🎸🍕 Steps away from historic Bathhouse Row you'll find the popular Hot Springs pizza joint with a name inspired by a legendary rock band! THV11 stopped by Grateful Head Pizza and Beer Garden in Hot Springs, Arkansas for pizza, wings, and a tasty locally brewed beer.

Be sure to stop by 100 Exchange Street during your visit for some delicious pizza at Grateful Head in downtown Hot Springs!

Based right in Hot Springs is Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Beer Garden — a beloved local restaurant inspired by a legendary rock band!

08/03/2024

🎢🎶 Plan a weekend getaway with thrill rides, water slides, and a concert at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park! Add one of Magic Springs' concerts to your end of summer calendar, with amazing acts including Hawthorne Heights, LECRAE, Nightranger, and more at the Timberwood Ampitheater!

🎟️ Concerts are FREE with one-day admission to the park or a season pass! Reserved seating available for an additional fee. Find a full list of concerts happening at Magic Springs this summer here ➡️ magicsprings.com/concerts/

08/02/2024

🎨🥂 Celebrate Hot Springs' art scene! Tonight Hot Springs celebrates the 35th Anniversary of Gallery Walk, where art lovers can experience new art exhibitions in Hot Springs fine art galleries and studio spaces!

The 35th-anniversary celebration will begin with a simultaneous toast at 5PM, Friday August 2, at all participating galleries, symbolizing the community's unity and support for the arts. 🥂 Use our below to plan an evening of art and nightlife in downtown Hot Springs. ⬇️

📍 Enjoy dinner in downtown Hot Springs during Gallery Walk! Enjoy live music on the Rolando's Restaurante patio with Latin American faire. 🔥 Try the flaming queso!

📍 Take in Hot Springs' many murals in the downtown area, like the 'Remember' mural at Kollective Coffee+Tea. Take the full mural tour ⬇️ https://hotsprings.org/blog/touring-the-murals-of-hot-springs/

📍 Enjoy dessert and live music at the oldest bar in Arkansas Al Capone once frequented, The Ohio Club!

📍Stop by one of several participating galleries in Hot Springs! ⬇️

-Dryden Pottery, 341 Whittington Avenue
-The Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts, 341A Whittington Avenue
-Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Avenue
-Aqua Gift Boutique, 340 Central Avenue
-Wrapped Gift Boutique, 404 Central Avenue
-All Things Arkansas, 610 Central Avenue C
-Artists' Workshop Gallery, 610A Central Avenue
-Collective Arts Gallery, 620 Central Avenue
-Rebecca Peterman Photography, 801 Central Ave #30
-Legacy Fine Art Gallery, 804 Central Avenue
-Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827 Central Avenue A
-Central Cabaret and Nightclub, 1008 Central Avenue
-Electric Strawberry, 500 W Grand Avenue
-V***r Valley Gallery and Studio, 121 Grove Street

08/01/2024

School may almost be back in session, but the fun doesn’t have to stop! 📚🎒 Head to Hot Springs National Park before the school year kicks off, or start planning for an exciting weekend getaway in the Spa City! 🚗

Looking for an adventurous + educational activity for the kids to enjoy? Become a Junior Ranger at the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum! Earning a badge is easy - all you have to do is complete the activity book, return the book to a park ranger at the Fordyce Bathhouse, and take the Junior Ranger pledge.

Explore the park, complete fun activities, earn a badge, and make unforgettable memories in Hot Springs!

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📍 Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center & Museum

08/01/2024

💦 Thrills around every corner, excitement for the whole family! Spend a day at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, take a relaxing soak on historic Bathhouse Row, and shred world-class mountain biking trails at the Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs.

Plan your visit to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas for the ultimate weekend getaway today. Hot Springs, Arkansas - soak it up!

08/01/2024

🎨🥂 Tomorrow is the 35th Anniversary of Hot Springs Gallery Walk! Held the first Friday of every month in historic downtown Hot Springs since 1989, Gallery Walk features the opening of new art exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces.

The 35th-anniversary celebration will begin with a simultaneous toast at 5PM, Friday August 2, at all participating galleries, symbolizing the community's unity and support for the arts. 🥂 In addition to the 5PM toast, Hot Springs' galleries, each a testament to the vibrant local art scene, will present featured artists, some including live music and their own milestone celebrations.

The August event will be celebrated with the following galleries:
-Dryden Pottery, 341 Whittington Avenue
-The Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts, 341A Whittington Avenue
-Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Avenue
-Aqua Gift Boutique, 340 Central Avenue
-Wrapped Gift Boutique, 404 Central Avenue
-All Things Arkansas, 610 Central Avenue C
-Artists' Workshop Gallery, 610A Central Avenue
-Collective Arts Gallery, 620 Central Avenue
-Rebecca Peterman Photography, 801 Central Ave #30
-Legacy Fine Art Gallery, 804 Central Avenue
-Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827 Central Avenue A
-Central Cabaret and Nightclub, 1008 Central Avenue
-Electric Strawberry, 500 W Grand Avenue
-V***r Valley Gallery and Studio, 121 Grove Street

07/29/2024

🍽️🛎️🛁 Where to eat, where to stay, and what to do. With so many options in Hot Springs, it can be hard to choose! Luckily The Cottage Journal featured an incredible lineup to help plan your trip, "Uncover a Hidden Gem in Hot Springs, Arkansas!"

"The most difficult decision any visitor to Hot Springs will face is where to eat, as the options are abundant. For breakfast, grab a stack of fresh pancakes and local-made sausage at The Pancake Shop (family-owned and -operated since 1940), savor a cup of organic coffee at Kollective Coffee+Tea, or enjoy the many creative dishes at Best Cafe (including Crème Brûlée French Toast that’s to die for).

You can find casual lunch fare at Stubby's BBQ—along with house-made sauce that’s worth taking home—or at Superior Bathhouse Brewery, the world’s first brewery to utilize thermal springs water as a main ingredient in their beers and root beers. A laid-back (but still high-quality) dinner awaits at SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, a piano shop turned pizza parlor that offers one-of-a-kind pies and a friendly atmosphere, but J&S Italian Villa is the place to go if you’re ready for an evening filled with high-end, unforgettable fare." - The Cottage Journal

Read more : thecottagejournal.com/uncover-a-hidden-gem-in-hot-springs-ar/

Text by Bethany Adams Planning a summer road trip? If you’re passing through Arkansas, it’s worth planning a few days to explore the community of Hot Springs, where rich history and unique natural features have created a one-of-a-kind experience. Named for the abundant thermal springs that provi...

07/27/2024

💰🐟 The catfish is out of the bag! Big Al, the $20,000 fish in the 2024 $110,000 Hot Springs Fishing Challenge, is a CATFISH located in LAKE HAMILTON!

There’s still time to catch Big Al and the 58 other prize fish on Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine, worth $500 to 10,000 each. The challenge ends this Wednesday, July 31 at 5 p.m.

“We’d like to see someone bring in Big Al before the challenge ends next week. He’s a catfish lurking somewhere in Lake Hamilton, so anglers still have a chance to win some big money. “In addition to Al, we still have one fish worth $10,000, three worth $5,000, 35 remaining worth $1,000 and 19 worth $500.”

Arrison said the tagged fish are largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish. ☎️ Each prize fish has a distinctive red tag, and those who catch them are reminded not to remove the tag and to call the Visit Hot Springs Fish Phone at the phone number on the tag.

07/26/2024

🧳🧭 Summer break isn't over yet! Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas has endless activities to explore before the school year begins, from museums with larger than life dinosaurs to towering 4-story treehouses! Use this to help plan your end of summer getaway. ⬇️

📍 Mid-America Science Museum brings hands-on science learning to visitors and locals alike since 1979! Mid-America is the best place for curious minds of all ages to escape. Explore the outdoor Dino-Trek Trail, see the World's Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil in action, blast off to the cosmos in the Digital Dome Planetarium Theater, or visit one of the traveling exhibits in the Hall of Wonder.

📍 It's lunch time! Joses Mexican Grill and Cantina serves up classic Mexican cuisine, perfect for lunch or dinner. 🌮 Stop by their Malvern Avenue or Central Avenue location, and don't miss out on their signature green salsa!

📍 Beautiful flowers, breathtaking Anthony Chapel, and a 4-story, architectural wonder of a treehouse for all ages to enjoy make Garvan Woodland Gardens a must visit. Stop by the koi pond, stroll through one of the top Japanese gardens in the world, and say hi to George the Peacock, a regular Hot Springs celebrity and Garvan Woodland Gardens resident.

📍 End the day a magical way! Experience an unforgettable evening of magic, illusion, comedy, and music at The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic in the historic Malco Theatre. Their cast of 12 is guaranteed to entertain the entire family all night long!

📱 For a full list of Hot Springs restaurants, lodging, and things to do visit hotsprings.org.

07/25/2024

Future geologist in training! 💎⛏️ Ron Coleman Mining is a short drive from the heart of downtown Hot Springs, and a must visit during your getaway to the Spa City!

Unearth sparkly quartz treasures to take home at Ron Coleman Mining + zipline over an active quartz crystal mine, and take a tour through the heart of the mine! Try your hand at quartz crystal digging at Ron Coleman Mining.

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07/24/2024

📍🏺 In this episode of Check It Out we're visiting one of Hot Springs, Arkansas' cultural landmarks, Dryden Pottery!

Located at 341 Whittington Avenue, Dryden Pottery has been a staple in Hot Springs' colorful art scene for more than 75 years. Our journey begins in the showroom, where you'll find handcrafted items like ornate dining plates, elegant vases, colorful bowls, and detailed figurines. Zack Dryden, a third generation potter, continues the family legacy of his grandfather, James Dryden, and his father, Kimbo Dryden, creating timeless works of art. Dryden Pottery pieces aren't just expertly crafted, they're part of history and sought after by collectors around the world.

Stop by Dryden Pottery for their free pottery wheel demonstrations, browse their showroom, and see the World's Largest Wheel Thrown Vase!

07/23/2024

🏇🏁 Oaklawn Hot Springs 2024 - 2025 live race meet will be here before you know it! Soak up live thoroughbred horse racing with a stay at Oaklawn's Forbes 5-star rated hotel, with views of the track right from your room! Go all in at the casino, dig into something delicious at one of several restaurants, or relax at their Forbes 4-star rated Astral Spa.

With so much to do, it's time to plan now! 📌 Save the date for Oaklawn's upcoming stake races and plan your visit to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas today.

07/22/2024

🏨🛎️ One of the most exciting parts of booking your vacation is deciding where to stay! Next Avenue featured Hot Springs' own The Reserve in "The Peaceful Pleasures of a Good, Old-Fashioned Hotel," highlighting the hotel's historic charm and central location to Hot Springs' popular attractions!

"For pure bucolic beauty, nothing beats the iconic W.C. Brown House, now a small, refined hotel. A national heritage landmark, The Reserve at Hot Springs has returned this spectacular house to its gilded age best, amid four idyllic acres. Memorable menus utilize ingredients from the property's greenhouse and gardens. The gourmet breakfast is something to behold. A big front porch beckons and Adirondack chairs welcome you throughout the grounds. Enjoy a boat tour or a bike ride or just do nothing at all. They proudly say The Reserve at Hot Springs is "a respite from the hectic pace of everyday life" — and it is." -Next Avenue

Read more : https://www.nextavenue.org/the-peaceful-pleasures-of-a-good-old-fashioned-hotel/

Yes, super hip hotels have their audience. But these days, it isn't me.

07/20/2024

⚾🎉 The 7th Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend is just over a month away and the final schedule is here! Join us August 23 & 24 for this FREE event at the Hot Springs Convention Center celebrating Hot Springs' baseball history as the Birthplace of Major League Spring Training!

This years Hot Springs Baseball Weekend welcomes legends of the game Johnny Bench, Robin Yount, Goose Gossage, Ted Simmons, Al Hrabosky, and Tom Pagnozzi!

Hot Springs Baseball Weekend | August 23 & 24

⚾ Friday, August 23

-6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Cardinal legend Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky Tells His Baseball Story. Horner Hall.

-7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Free screening of the documentary film, “It Ain’t Over,” an intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon — Larry (Yogi) Berra. The emotional and uplifting documentary takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogi-isms” into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona. The first 200 guests receive a free Baseball Weekend poster. Horner Hall.

⚾ Saturday, August 24

-8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — Society for American Baseball Research meeting in Room 103 of the Convention Center. Free and nonmembers welcome. Speaker Babe Ruth historian and author Frank Amoroso.

-9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Baseball card show in the lobby

-10 a.m. – 11 a.m. — Mister Brewer: Hall of Famer Robin Yount.

-11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Remembering Yankees legend Thurmon Munson with Hall of Famer Rich (Goose) Gossage

-1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — The Art of Cardinals Catching with Hall of Famer Ted Simmons and All-Star Tom Pagnozzi and moderator Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky

-3 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Talking Baseball with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench

-4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Ask the Pros, featuring Johnny Bench, Robin Yount, Ted Simmons, Goose Gossage, Al Hrabosky and Tom Pagnozzi

07/19/2024

🧳🧭 This is all about chasing a beautiful sunset, or sunrise in Hot Springs! ⛅ From mountain top sunrises to on the water sunset views, there's spectacular sights to be seen around every corner in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

Use our below to help plan your adventure! ⬇️

📍 Start your day with a sunrise hike to Goat Rock Overlook! Begin the hike at the Gulpha Gorge Campground - the only campground located inside Hot Springs National Park. Goat Rock Overlook offers a 2.6 mile out and back trail with a perfect sunrise view.

📍 Fuel up with some coffee or breakfast at one of Hot Springs popular spots! Grab coffee at Red Light Roastery Coffee House, Kollective Coffee+Tea, or The Coffee House! For breakfast menu favorites after your hike, stop by The Pancake Shop, Cafe Kahlo, The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House, or Best Cafe & Bar.

📍 Catch a sunset from Balanced Rock in Hot Springs National Park! Start at the parking lot on Cedarglade Road that intersects the Sunset Trail, hike towards Balanced Rock, then summit Music Mountain and back.

📍 Take a hike, trail run, or hop on your mountain bike for a ride at the Northwoods Trails before enjoy a relaxing sunset at the Waterworks Trailhead.

📍 Soak up a sunset on the water at one of Hot Springs' three area lakes, Lake Hamilton, Lake Catherine, or Lake Ouachita! By boat or by land, a lake sunset is one of a kind in Hot Springs.

📍 Looking for dinner and a sunset view? Enjoy dinner on the lake at Bubba Brew's on Lake Hamilton or Trejo's Del Lago for a delicious meal right on the water with a fiery sunset to close out the night!

📱 For a full list of Hot Springs restaurants, lodging, and things to do visit hotsprings.org.